Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 9,181 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol‡s Farinos.


0.00
Cordoba get the match underway!
4.02
Gavin Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.29
Paulo Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Suarez who takes it down. Edmundo Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.03
Paulo Andrade knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.13
Paulo Andrade darts forward. Paulo Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. Andy Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
20.57
Alexander Röhner chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.36
Andres Guardiola hits a low pass to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Velasco who gathers it comfortably.
28.38
Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Barkero collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Barkero plays the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.25
Paulo Andrade catches Julian Marquez on the ankles. The referee calls over Paulo Andrade and warns him to calm down! Julian Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.39
Paulo Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.02
Julian Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Kiko who takes it down. Mauricio Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
40.26
Jose Javier Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Marquez. Julian Marquez threads the ball through to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Hansen.
44.51
Alexander Röhner knocks the ball forward to Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko shoots from distance but somehow Jose Javier Hernandez manages to keep it out.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba have changed their lineup with Jose Javier Marquez replacing Pablo Crespo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
47.13
Gavin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Marquez. Jose Javier Marquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.51
Romero P. Herrero knocks the ball forward to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Glass shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.52
Alexander Röhner flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Marquez. With great vision, Julian Marquez plays the ball forward to Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Barkero plays the ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez runs straight at the defence! Edmundo Suarez takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Velasco smothers it!
61.29
Gavin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Kiko who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.09
Gavin Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
65.34
Alfredo Barkero hits a low pass to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez plays a one-two with Andy Glass and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Suarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.52
Arturo Farinos sees space and advances. Arturo Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Marquez. Jose Javier Marquez heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.06
Alfredo Barkero knocks the ball forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Suarez but he's offside!
77.54
Paulo Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay runs straight at the defence! Paul McStay takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.55
Alfredo Barkero comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Cleland. The referee calls over Alfredo Barkero and warns him to calm down! Gavin Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.42
Alfredo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass controls it well on his chest. Andy Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Oliver Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
31.4%
48.8%
19.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Suarez of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Jose Velasco (GK)
7
2.Daan Van Dijk (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Röhner (DEF)
7
4.Jose Javier Romero (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Farinos (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Müller (MID)
6
7.Julian Marquez (MID)
7
8.Gavin Cleland (MID)
7
9.Pablo Crespo (MID)
6
10.Mauricio Kiko (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Rubio (ATT)
6
 
12.David White (GK)
0
13.Roberto Soler (MID)
0
14.Jose Javier Marquez (MID)
6